Goldens cast iron kamado review (is this grill better than kamado Joe?)

[@Viewtoagrill]

I own the mini golden’s cast iron cooker. I like it a lot. I’d love to have the big one. The mini is extremely heavy! I think they are great. The Weber kettle lid actually ‘feels’ hotter than the cast iron lid.

[@embersliving]

Good to know!

[@nickkatsis6504]

A mate and I bought one each a year ago after some extensive research…bloody incredible unit. From 10+ hour slow cooking to searing meat, this thing is beauty. I have since added a swinging grate stacker to double the cooking area and a Smartfire airflow controller. No fear of breaking the Goldens and I have found the cast iron is easy to maintain. A kick-ash basket is next to be added. Simple, effective and reliable.

[@embersliving]

Oh man!! Amazing feedback! Thanks so much for the comment! We are happy to hear from someone who actually owns and cooks on it! Thanks for watching!

[@nickkatsis6504]

@@embersliving, it wasn't all smooth sailing though as I almost got a hernia lifting it through the garage to the yard with a mate. Heavy and bomb proof. The spring is incredible and looks like it will last for years. I also added a SmokeWare Vented Chimney Cap for those drizzly days. Some BGE and KJ accessories fit if you feel like adding some stainless steel. With regards to rust, nothing inside following the seasoning process. However, the mate's unit arrived with a scratch on the outside and the guys that sell them in Australia bent over backwards to send us items to repair. Matching brake spray paint and life was back to normal. So, I can also vouch for the support side even though we are in another state. Lastly, my guests are impressed with both the unit and the final product when it hits the table. 👍

[@thezach3100]

Which Kick Ash basket did you pick up? They don’t make one specifically for the Goldens’? And what size Smokeware vent top? Mine doesn’t stay in place super well. I currently use a stack of magnets.

[@nickkatsis6504]

@@thezach3100, by the way, my Smokeware vent moves around also. Still works well though!

[@1ronhall]

Thanks …… I’m very interested in comments and review as I am considering buying one. How was your cooking experience?

[@embersliving]

It was great the Goldens are awesome. If youre in Colorado we have a display model we're selling. We love the Kamado too though

[@1ronhall]

@@embersliving Thank you for the offer …. but I’m in Maryland. Maybe one day I could visit your store …. It looks real nice. I appreciate your reviews!!

[@JakBaronKing]

I found a guy online who’s selling an antique imperial Kamado. First I’ve heard of cast iron Kamado Dang. So what’s ideal for me? Kamado Joe? Weber Sumit Kamado? Or a solid cast iron? What’s better? Ceramic? Double insulated stainless steel? Or Solid Cast Iron?

[@embersliving]

I guess preference honestly. I'd go with the ceramic

[@Dougwatson2]

I want to see the head to head comparison of Golden’s Cast iron and Blaze Kamado, please

[@embersliving]

We dont have the blaze in shop

[@atemoeast]

Love my Goldens Kamado. Good review.

[@embersliving]

thank

[@HOBrian2003]

How do the sizes compare to the Big Green Egg? Another great video

[@embersliving]

Comparable to a large

[@rickymontgomery3384]

Would you recommend this or the blaze cast aluminum and why

[@embersliving]

hmm, I would say its a coin toss

[@leoversola508]

What’s your thoughts on how it compares to the Blaze Kamado which is a solid piece of aluminum? Thanks in advance!

[@embersliving]

we are waiting for the new model to come out to test it, but I seem to really like this cast iron model a lot

[@lucasgarcia897]

I've owned this cooker for about a year now and still love it. The big difference between these and other kamados I've cooked on is that I never have to worry the lid being misaligned or cracking. I wanted something bigger than 18" but didn't want to pay for the 24" options so this 20.5" is perfect for me and the family!

[@embersliving]

good to know

[@tenchford]

Does the cast iron dome radiate heat down as well as a ceramic dome? This is crucial for things like pizza.

[@embersliving]

yes I would say even more so

[@safewatchsolutions1933]

Thanks for the video. I had almost made my mind up on a Kamado Joe Big Joe III, but this got me thinking. Have you compared the cooking to the Kamado Joe yet? If so, which is preferred by you?

[@embersliving]

I think they cook very similar. I would give the edge to kamado Joe in the sense that they offer more accessories

[@oxynupe2k2]

The kicks were actually the first thing I spotted. Keep bringing the heat!

[@embersliving]

Thanks so much!

[@thezach3100]

I just got one a couple weeks ago, it’s awesome.

[@embersliving]

That’s great to hear

[@JavierJimenez-kn2ob]

Leaning towards getting this one, I appreciate the sneaker knowledge

[@embersliving]

Good choice

[@bramos7]

Cast iron kamado style cookers aren't new. I have a Cook'N'Kettle that was cast in 1959 and it cooks amazingly.

[@embersliving]

Dang thats pretty cool

[@tvideo1189]

Cook'N'Kettle is still around if you have over three grand to drop on an 18" cooker. Me, not so much.

[@danielmontes9410]

Which non ceramic Kamado do you like better? Blaze or Golden’s, and why?

[@embersliving]

Goldens the blaze just gets too hot

[@justinmcgrath_McSingles]

What's the ash removal process on the Goldens?

[@embersliving]

not as good as kamado

[@jcros1179]

Trevor, would this Kamado make it in your top 5?

[@embersliving]

hmm I think I would for sure have to add it in

[@noahkraft6453]

This is definitely a kamado you should never need to do a warranty claim. My only concern on this kamado is and I know you mentioned there’s a patent on the hinge. At some point in time just with normal use any spring will fail at some point. I wonder how hard it is to replace those springs on it. Because without 2 working springs you will need some of their weights to lift that lid. I’d habe to think that lid alone is 100 lbs. But I will say there are cast iron skillets that are over 100 years old that work as good or even better than any new skillet. Cast iron is the only cooking material that seems to get better with time when using them.

[@embersliving]

good feedback

[@hannahbarnett5011]

Great cooker and video!

[@embersliving]

Thank you for watching!

[@prasartpongpet]

Great video, I actually collect sneakers, grills and fragrances :)

[@embersliving]

Awesome

[@smokinjaws3310]

I worry about keeping it seasoned, and rust.

[@embersliving]

Yeah we understand that, towards the end of the video our rep talks about it!

[@czwest7845]

Price?

[@embersliving]

Call the shop for price info!

[@namkill8886]

If they had a rotisserie I would be totally in.

[@embersliving]

nice

[@craigs831]

Really neat product! Be great for the cast iron die hards.

[@embersliving]

Agreed!

[@jonbrower2190]

I bought the 22.5 inch, it came covered with oil. I washed off the oil and did the initial burn to season the grates. In the morning I noticed hand prints in the paint. Called costumer service, they were great! Said to send pictures. Didn’t hear back. Sent another message, they pretty much blew me off. There’s catastrophic paint issues and a weld on the handle cane apart, there’s bubbles on the handles it’s really bad. Beware. If I had it to do over again I would get the kamado Joe.

[@embersliving]

Thanks for sharing

[@radeknowak4393]

I have the same issue with paintwork- it's just not hard enough, should be properly powder coated. Other than that I'm happy over last 2 or 3 years with this beast. I don't regret buying it for sure. Remember ceramic kamados aren't perfect neither and even with surface rust this kamado will last ages.

[@pitviper404]

Didn't it only come in one size🤔🤔🤔

[@nolefanx07]

I’m a tall guy and how low these grill carts are is a deal breaker for me .

[@montay87ify]

Nice kicks an grill

[@embersliving]

Thanks!

[@aresxl9375]

Nothing is better than a kamado joe

[@embersliving]

I still have a Kamado joe,

[@user-et3kk4tn4s]

@@embersliving Kamodo Kamado for a luxury item?

[@gl7431]

Those are nearly $3,000.00 No thanks